AI TOOL PROFILE
Vellum: Desktop AI Assistant
- Productivity
- AI Assistant
- macOS users
- Small business owners
- Operations managers
- Users preferring local data storage
Pricing
Vellum uses a prepaid USD balance model where usage charges are deducted as the assistant is used. The company passes through model provider costs without adding a markup.
At a glance
- Best for
- macOS users, Small business owners, Operations managers, Users preferring local data storage
- Key use cases
- Email Triage, Communication Management, Administrative Tasks, Technical Prototyping
- Integrations
- Slack, macOS Keychain
- Official website
- Visit Vellum official website
How AI is used
Vellum is a personal AI assistant designed to run locally on macOS. It is built to interact with a user's computer files and third-party tools to perform actions on their behalf.
It is designed for general users, including small and medium-sized business owners and managers who want to automate workflows. The tool supports various tasks, such as triaging inboxes, generating code snippets, and managing Slack communications.
Buyers should note that while the application runs locally, it sends prompts to cloud AI providers to generate responses. Because it can interact with the system, the software uses a permission-based model where the assistant requests access for specific actions.
Currently, the software is available only for macOS, though the company has stated that Windows and Linux versions are planned.
Key Features
Local Execution
The assistant runs on macOS, keeping workspaces, memories, and configuration files on the local machine.
Built-in Skill Library
Includes over 60 pre-made skills for tasks such as email management, web browsing, and scheduling.
Custom Skill Creation
Supports the creation of custom skills to extend the assistant's capabilities.
Permission-Based Control
Requests user approval for sensitive actions, with options for one-time, session-based, or permanent permissions.
Secure Credential Storage
Uses macOS Keychain to store credentials so they are not sent to the AI model.
App Building
Can write, debug, and deploy simple interactive web apps based on user descriptions.
Use Cases
Email Triage
Connecting to an inbox to read, summarize, and draft replies to messages.
Communication Management
Summarizing Slack threads and posting updates to specific channels.
Administrative Tasks
Supporting the ordering of office supplies or food through integrated services.
Technical Prototyping
Generating code snippets or building basic internal dashboards and habit trackers.
Integrations
- Slack
- macOS Keychain
FAQ
What operating systems does Vellum support?
- Vellum currently supports macOS for both Apple Silicon and Intel chips. Windows and Linux versions are planned.
How does the pricing work for Vellum?
- It uses a prepaid USD balance model. Users add funds via Stripe, and charges for AI tokens are deducted as the assistant is used without vendor markup.
Is my data stored in the cloud?
- Workspaces, memories, and credentials are stored locally on your machine. However, prompts are sent to cloud AI providers to generate responses.
Source category: Productivity
Source subcategory: AI Assistant
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